Work dilemma question...WWYD?

Katietwin · June 2009

My mat. leave is not scheduled to start till July 2nd, tentatively - but, my role requires a lot of time on the road. ?It is not at all unusual for me to drive 5-6 hrs in one day, to and from a meeting with a client.

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I had set a limit that this week I would have to adjust expectations in my territory, and advise any clients who are requesting me to be there in person for mtgs that are 2+ hrs away, that I'd have to agree to audio or web-conference instead, or send a backup person in my place. ?

But, I have one client who specifically wanted me to come down to their shop tomorrow to conduct a mtg for 20 employees - they are a 2.5 hr drive, and we're supposedly going to get severe thunderstorms (i.e. hail, potential tornado weather). ?The stretch of road between me and them is usually the worst for weather. ? ??

Although I already agreed to go, DH is annoyed, and says I need to call them and cxl - I could offer to re-schedule for Friday when we're meant to have sunshine, but also really question whether I should not be doing this much driving this late in pg. ?WWYD?

I don't want to be looking like I'm trying to take "unofficial maternity leave" before it starts - I mean...who knows if I'll even deliver on-time?! But...so much of what I do involves these long road trips - how can I keep doing my job effectively, without getting behind the wheel???

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soccerwife · June 2009

Personally, at 36w I would NOT be making a 5 hr round trip drive solo - regardless of the weather. ? 36w was my personal time frame, and my OB set the same limit. I was always within an hour or so drive of the hospital from 36w on. Everyone is different, though. Have you spoken to your OB?

madhatter2003 · June 2009

ditto. My OB didn't want me more than an hour away after 37 weeks. That's pretty common cut-off around 36-37 weeks....I don't think I'd do it even if the weather was good.

Might as well get them used to your replacement now since maternity leave is looming...send them in person and attend by web or phone during the 'transition' time.

charmcitygirl · June 2009

Check with your OB. Could someone drive down and back with you? That way if something happened, you wouldn't have to be the one driving the whole way. I would change the meeting to Friday because of the weather, too!

WhiteysWifey · June 2009

madhatter2003:

ditto. My OB didn't want me more than an hour away after 37 weeks. That's pretty common cut-off around 36-37 weeks....I don't think I'd do it even if the weather was good.

Might as well get them used to your replacement now since maternity leave is looming...send them in person and attend by web or phone during the 'transition' time.

I think this is the best thing, at least then you're still involved.

Mrs.Reem · June 2009

With the ease of Skyping and web conferencing these days, I'd use that option instead of driving. I wouldn't drive down there at all.

Katietwin · June 2009

Thx gals - Checked with my OB, and she confirmed that at this point that's too much time to be on the road, and too far away in case something were to happen. ?She said her rule is 34 wks no flying anymore, and 36 wks no long drives anymore - ?I just needed the extra backbone of the outside opinions, I guess, b/c I feel like I should be just fine to go - but... it's apparently ?not how I feel in the moment ?that's the issue - it's what COULD happen..., that I cannot possibly predict! ?:)

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